oil level Acura TSX 2007 User Guide

Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the two bolts, then pull the
lef t part of the under cover down. Af ter checking and adding the f luid,
put the under cover back in place
and tighten the bolts securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
If youarenotsurehowtoaddfluid,
contact your dealer.
Manual Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
295
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
BOLT
UNDER COVER
BOLT

Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
4.234
287
341
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
331
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .236
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .128
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 156
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 288
.....................
Adjusting the Sound .175
Adjust Outside Temp. ...................................
Display . 73, 96
........
Advice For Pregnant Women . 17
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) .9
.....
Airbag, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.............................
Airbag Service .34
Check Airbag System ...................................
Message .83
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work .31
........................
SRS Components .23
............................
Air Conditioning .160
.........................................
Usage .162
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .311
......................................
Alignment .312
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .230
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 65, 255
.......................................
Message .83
...................................
Operation .255
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 201
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .128
................................
Audio System .170
................
Automatic Lighting Off . 122
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensionners . 21
..............
Automatic Transmission . 246
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 293
....
Sequential SportShif t Mode . 248
.......................................
Shif ting .246
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 246
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 246
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 251......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 332
.......................................
Message .84
............................
Jump Starting .327
..............................
Maintenance .316
............................
Specif ications .347
..............................
Bef ore Driving .229
..........................................
Belts, Seat .8
.........................
Beverage Holders .156
..................................
Booster Seats .52
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 255
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 230
....................
Bulb Replacement .302
....
Check ABS System Message . 83
.
Check Brake System Message . 84
...........................................
Fluid .296
....................
Fluid Low Message .79
.......................................
Parking .151
.........................
System Indicator .63
.........................
System Message .84
........................
Wear Indicators .254
.........
Braking Fluid Low Message . 79
.............................
Braking System .254
.................
Brake-in, New Vehicle . 230
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .123
......................
Brights, Headlights .121
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .302
.................................
Fog Lights .304
................
Front Parking Lights . 301
.................................
Headlights .298
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 304
....................
Rear License Plate . 304
............................
Specif ications .347 .............
Turn Signal Light . 300, 302
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .298
............................
Capacities Chart .346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
.............................
Carrying Cargo .238
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .194
...................................
CD Changer .185
.......................
CD Error Message .193
...............................
Center Pocket .155
........................
Certif ication Label .344
............................................
Chains .315
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .321
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .289
......................................
When to .274
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 332
.......................................
Message .84
........
Check ABS System Message . 83
....
Check Airbag System Message . 83
.....
Check Brake System Message . 84
Check Charging System .......................................
Message .84 .......
Check DRL System Message . 85
Check Emission System .......................................
Message .84
Check Engine Oil Level .......................................
Message .82
...
Check Tire Pressure Message . 259
..
Check TPMS System Message . 260
......
Check Transmission Message . 83
........
Check VSA System Message . 82
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 242
.....................................
Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .52
...................................
Child Seats .44
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 36
..........................................
Inf ants .41
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .48
..........................
Larger Children .51
.........................................
LATCH .46
.........................
Risk with Airbag .37
.............................
Small Children .42
.........................................
Tethers .49
......
Where Should a Child Sit . 37
................
Childproof Door Locks . 130
Index
C
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CONT INUED
..................................
Maintenance .271
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 282
................................
Main Items .283
.....................................
Messages .74
........................................
Minder .274
........................................
Record .284
..........................................
Saf ety .272
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 332
...................
Manual Transmission . 244
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 295
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 142
.................
Memory Position Link . 104..........................
Messages, System .75
...............................
Meters, Gauges .68
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .146
.................................
Modif ications .237
.......................................
Moonroof .150
......................
Closing Manually .335
...................................
Operation .150
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
..........................
Change Settings .92
...................
Customized Settings . 86
....................................
Def ault All .90
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 247
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 230
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .244
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 344
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 230
.........................................
Odometer .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .289 ......................
Change, When to .274
......................
Checking Engine .234
................
Level Check Message . 82
.................................
Life Display .73
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 331
......................
Pressure Message .82
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .288
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .354
............................
Outside Mirrors .146
.....................
Outside Temperature .73
....................
Overheating, Engine .329
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 282
............
Panel Brightness Control . 123
........................
Park Gear Position .247
...............................
Parking Brake .151
Locks
..................................
Glove Box .158
..................
Lockout Prevention . 130
...............................
Power Door .129
.........................................
Trunk .135
........................
Low Coolant Level .234
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 244
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 331
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 346
..........................
Luggage, Storing .238
Index
INDEX
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OP
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 290
................................
Vanity Mirror .152
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 239
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .346
....
Vehicle Identification Number . 344
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .262
............
Ac tivation Indicator . 65, 262
.......................................
Message .82
..................................
Of f Switch .263
.................
System Indicator . 64, 262
.............................
Vehicle Storage .317
.................................................
VIN .344
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .288
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 56
....................
Warranty Coverages .361
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 292
....................
Fluid Low Message . 81 ...................................
Operation .120
................
Wipers and Washers . 120
...........................................
Wheels .310
.............
Adjusting the Steering . 125
............
Alignment and Balance . 312
..........................
Compact Spare .320
...............................
Nut Wrench .322
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
................
Operating the Power . 147
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .124
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .120
...................................
Def roster .165
.....................................
Washers .120
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .308
...................................
Operation .120
....................................
Worn Tires .312
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 341
.......................................
XM Radio .179 .................
Your Vehicle at a Glance . 3
.......
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
Index
INDEX
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